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absolve
verbgeneral usecommon/ɐbˈsoɫvɛɾ/ab·sol·ver
Definition
1To declare someone innocent or free from guilt, blame, or punishment, especially by judicial or religious authority.
Usage examples
“The jury chose to absolve the defendant of all charges.”
“The priest absolved him of his sins.”
Common combinations
absolve someone of guiltabsolve a sinbe absolved by the court
Idiomatic expressions
- absolve from sin (in religious confession)